(click on image to enlarge)I have always loved this picture of my mother and father (Ann and Herman) enjoying a night out at Grossinger’s Resort in the Catskill Mountains in New York. (It was the inspiration for Kellerman’s Mt. Resort in Dirty Dancing). This was taken sometime in the early 1950′s. My father, who is now 90 years old, told me this was some kind of mystery themed event. What I love so much about this photo, besides that it always makes me laugh, is that it shows what a cute couple they were and that they loved having a fun time together. They were happily married for 65 years and were madly in love.

Growing up poor in Philadelphia did not stop my mother from expressing herself through fashion. She had such a wonderful and carefree style – she loved wearing bright colors and patterns, and never left the house without looking perfectly put together. In this picture I love her plaid skirt and how it matches my dads plaid jacket. Also her lace up shoes are just fabulous.

My daughter Hannah Dilworth was on your site in September ’09 (attached is the photo you took of her) and she always says that her Bubby is one of her biggest fashion inspirations, and someone who influenced her towards a career in fashion.

Perfect combination. I love the the whole package. Thanks for sharing. By the way, I would like to invite you to join and have your say about anything on this new Fashion Forum.You can even win the cash prize for the most number of referrals. See you there! Thanks.

This is such a sentimental post. Thank you for putting it up. Sometimes I look at old photos of my family and feel a real sense of joy at seeing how tailored and well dressed my relatives were. My mother took such great pride in her appearance, it's rubbed off on me, even though my 'style' is very different from hers. It's something I enjoy! Hannah looks lovely, so neat and well put together!

to this day possibly the best shot, look, person ….i remember when u first published it.she looks so genuine and wonderful. seeing her grand parents on previous shot makes it even more interesting. a sticking, sincere looking girl

This is the first post in the nostalgia series that actually made me think about the my childhood memories. In what ways has it made an impact seeing my mother carefully do her hair and put on make-up before going to work every morning.

Family members and early memories have great influence over anyone's initial viewpoint on personal style and fashion. Girls and boys often feel closer to their grandmothers and -fathers.And as can be seen, much of the choices in style has had more to do with aesthetics and personal priorities to look good, instead of availability of material resources.

If I had any say in the outcome of this contest, I would give the grand prize to author of this post.

This is by far the best and most fun vintage photo I have seen yet. The grandparents show such a sense of style as well as a sense of humor.And Hannah could not be more chic and stunning. She has such a sense of calm.